Chapter 1045

“Get up for breakfast… well, lunch now,” Skylar said softly, smiling.

Joe obediently got out of bed. “I’ll go downstairs and see if the family sent food from Pearlhall Residence.”

At the hospital, Gloria emerged from her bathroom. She saw Edgar grinning. “What’s got you so happy? Care to share?” she asked.

“Oh, this is definitely something to smile about!” Edgar chuckled. “The staff says Mr. and Mrs. Martin have reconciled. They went downstairs for lunch together after resting all morning. They must have had a little spat last night, but made up by morning!” His delight was evident.

It was as if her thoughts had summoned the news. Just that morning, Gloria had wondered about their reconciliation. Now, it had happened.

Gloria smiled. “Really? Those two!”

As long as they were reconciled, that was all that mattered.

“I told you not to worry, Mrs. Martin Senior. Young people fight—it’s normal. A little argument strengthens the relationship. Look at them! They must have worked things out all night, and Mr. Martin—a workaholic, normally—didn't even leave the house this morning,” Edgar said, laughing. He couldn't hide his admiration for young couples' resilience.

“Ah, feels good to be young.”

Gloria nodded, her smile widening. “I’m hungry now. Why don’t you ask the doctor what I can eat and have the kitchen prepare it?”

“Right away!”

He was thrilled that her appetite had returned.

After lunch, Joe went to work. Meanwhile, Skylar booked train and bus tickets to visit her hometown the next day. She decided it was time for a quick visit. She spent the afternoon packing, ensuring everything was in order. By 5:00 pm, she was finished. After a light dinner, she went to the auction Minerva had invited her to.

She didn't know that Joe returned home shortly after she left. Upon returning and finding Skylar absent, his face darkened. He went upstairs, his expression heavy. Seeing her half-packed suitcase only worsened his mood. Clothes and personal items were neatly folded inside; the open suitcase suggested she hadn't finished packing.

Chapter 1045

“Skylar, you really think you’ve got this all figured out, don’t you?” he muttered, his voice low and frustrated. Was she truly determined to divorce and move out? After last night and this afternoon, he’d thought they’d reached an unspoken understanding, that divorce was off the table. But it seemed she’d made up her mind.

His temples throbbed with anger. He couldn't bear to stay in the bedroom another minute. Turning abruptly, he stormed downstairs. He called her, but she didn’t answer.

His frustration exploded, and he angrily kicked the couch. At that moment, he saw a familiar ring lying beneath it.